PS3 System Software Update Version 4.00 Goes Live

After announcing they would roll out their new PS3 update this week. Sony has now met their deadline and released their PS3 system software update version 4.00.

The new update is in preparation for the launch of Sony’s new PlayStation Vita gaming console, and will prepare PlayStation 3 consoles to serve as a content management device. Enabling users to be able to copy their games, music, photos, and videos between their PS Vita and PlayStation 3. Together with other features that will allow you to backup PS Vita games including saved data directly onto your PS3 hard drive.

The system will also allow you to update your PS Vita system software using the network features of your PlayStation 3 gaming console.

PlayStation Plus members will also now be able to choose to receive automatic updates for the following: Game patches, System software, Recommended games and videos and Sync trophy information.

For more information on the new PlayStation 3 update visit the PlayStation Blog website.